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Load Carrying WARNINGS Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb." on your vehicle's placard. 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle. 3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX kg or XXX lb. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the "XXX" amount equals 1,400 lb. and there will be five 150 lb. passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lb. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.) 5. Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your vehicle. The following gives you a few examples on how to calculate the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity: *Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo and luggage capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is there enough load capacity to carry you, four of your friends and all the golf bags? You and four friends average 220 pounds (99 kilograms) each and the golf bags weigh approximately 30 pounds (13.5 kilograms) each. The calculation would be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) = 1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you have enough load capacity in your vehicle to transport four friends and your golf bags. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kilograms - (5 x 99 kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms. 235 MKZ (), enUSA

Section	Page
Copyright ©	2
Introduction	10
About This Manual	10
Symbols Glossary	10
Data Recording	12
California Proposition 65	14
Perchlorate	15
Lincoln Automotive Financial Services	15
Replacement Parts Recommendation	15
Special Notices	16
Mobile Communications Equipment	16
Export Unique Options	17
Child Safety	18
General Information	18
Installing Child Seats	20
Booster Seats	29
Child Seat Positioning	31
Child Safety Locks	33
Safety Belts	35
Principle of Operation	35
Fastening the Safety Belts	36
Safety Belt Height Adjustment	40
Safety Belt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime	40
Safety Belt Minder	41
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance	43
Personal Safety System™	45
Personal Safety System™	45
Supplementary Restraints System	46
Principle of Operation	46
Driver and Passenger Airbags	47
Front Passenger Sensing System	48
Side Airbags	51
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags	52
Side Curtain Airbags	52
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator	54
Airbag Disposal	55
Keys and Remote Controls	56
General Information on Radio Frequencies	56
Remote Control	57
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control	61
MyKey™	62
Principle of Operation	62
Creating a MyKey	63
Clearing All MyKeys	63
Checking MyKey System Status	65
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems	66
MyKey Troubleshooting	66
Locks	68
Locking and Unlocking	68
Keyless Entry	73
Interior Luggage Compartment Release	76
Security	78
Passive Anti-Theft System	78
Anti-Theft Alarm	79
Steering Wheel	81
Adjusting the Steering Wheel	81
Audio Control	82
Voice Control	83
Cruise Control	83
Information Display Control	83
Heated Steering Wheel	84
Wipers and Washers	85
Windshield Wipers	85
Autowipers	86
Windshield Washers	87
Lighting	88
Lighting Control	88
Autolamps	88
Instrument Lighting Dimmer	89
Headlamp Exit Delay	90
Daytime Running Lamps	90
Automatic High Beam Control	91
Adaptive Headlamps	92
Direction Indicators	93
Interior Lamps	93
Windows and Mirrors	96
Power Windows	96
Global Opening and Closing	97
Exterior Mirrors	97
Interior Mirror	99
Sun Visors	100
Sun Shades	100
Moonroof	101
Instrument Cluster	103
Gauges	103
Warning Lamps and Indicators	105
Audible Warnings and Indicators	109
Information Displays	110
General Information	110
Information Messages	116
Climate Control	135
Automatic Climate Control	135
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate	137
Heated Windows and Mirrors	138
Cabin Air Filter	138
Remote Start	139
Seats	140
Sitting in the Correct Position	140
Head Restraints	140
Power Seats	142
Memory Function	145
Rear Seats	146
Heated Seats	147
Climate Controlled Seats	149
Rear Seat Armrest	150
Universal Garage Door Opener	151
Universal Garage Door Opener	151
Auxiliary Power Points	156
Auxiliary Power Points	156
Storage Compartments	158
Center Console	158
Overhead Console	158
Starting and Stopping the Engine	159
General Information	159
Keyless Starting	159
Starting a Gasoline Engine	160
Engine Block Heater	162
Fuel and Refueling	164
Safety Precautions	164
Fuel Quality	165
Running Out of Fuel	166
Refueling	168
Fuel Consumption	170
Emission Control System	171
Transmission	174
Automatic Transmission	174
All-Wheel Drive	180
Using All-Wheel Drive	180
Brakes	186
General Information	186
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes	186
Electric Parking Brake	187
Hill Start Assist	189
Traction Control	191
Principle of Operation	191
Using Traction Control	191
Stability Control	193
Principle of Operation	193
Using Stability Control	194
Parking Aids	195
Parking Aid	195
Active Park Assist	197
Rear View Camera	202
Cruise Control	206
Principle of Operation	206
Using Cruise Control	206
Using Adaptive Cruise Control	207
Driving Aids	214
Driver Alert	214
Lane Keeping System	215
Blind Spot Information System	220
Steering	225
Collision Warning System	226
Drive Control	229
Load Carrying	231
Load Limit	231
Towing	240
Towing a Trailer	240
Recommended Towing Weights	240
Essential Towing Checks	242
Transporting the Vehicle	244
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels	245
Driving Hints	247
Breaking-In	247
Economical Driving	247
Driving Through Water	247
Floor Mats	248
Roadside Emergencies	250
Roadside Assistance	250
Hazard Warning Flashers	251
Fuel Shutoff	251
Jump Starting the Vehicle	252
Post-Crash Alert System	254
Customer Assistance	256
Getting the Services You Need	256
In California (U.S. Only)	257
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)	258
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)	259
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada	259
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature	261
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)	261
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)	262
Fuses	263
Fuse Specification Chart	263
Changing a Fuse	280
Maintenance	281
General Information	281
Opening and Closing the Hood	282
Under Hood Overview	283
Under Hood Overview	285
Engine Oil Dipstick	287
Engine Oil Dipstick	287
Engine Oil Check	287
Engine Coolant Check	288
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check	291
Brake Fluid Check	295
Power Steering Fluid Check	295
Washer Fluid Check	295
Fuel Filter	296
Changing the 12V Battery	296
Checking the Wiper Blades	298
Changing the Wiper Blades	298
Adjusting the Headlamps	299
Changing a Bulb	300
Bulb Specification Chart	300
Changing the Engine Air Filter	303
Vehicle Care	305
General Information	305
Cleaning Products	305
Cleaning the Exterior	305
Waxing	306
Cleaning the Engine	307
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades	307
Cleaning the Interior	308
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens	309
Cleaning Leather Seats	310
Repairing Minor Paint Damage	311
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels	311
Vehicle Storage	311
Wheels and Tires	314
Temporary Mobility Kit	314
Tire Care	327
Using Snow Chains	341
Tire Pressure Monitoring System	342
Changing a Road Wheel	346
Technical Specifications	354
Capacities and Specifications	356
Engine Specifications	356
Motorcraft Parts	357
Vehicle Identification Number	359
Vehicle Certification Label	359
Transmission Code Designation	360
Capacities and Specifications	361
Capacities and Specifications	367
Audio System	373
General Information	373
Audio Unit	374
Media Hub	376
MyLincoln Touch™	377
General Information	377
Settings	390
Entertainment	403
Phone	425
Information	432
Climate	443
Navigation	447
Accessories	458
Accessories	458
Appendices	460
End User License Agreement	460
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	478
Extended Service Plan (ESP)	478
Scheduled Maintenance	481
General Maintenance Information	481
Normal Scheduled Maintenance	485
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance	489

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WARNINGS

Do not exceed the GVWR or the

GAWR specified on the Safety

Compliance Certification Label.

Do not use replacement tires with

lower load carrying capacities than

the original tires because they may

lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR

limitations. Replacement tires with a

higher limit than the original tires do not

increase the GVWR and GAWR

limitations.

Exceeding any vehicle weight

rating limitation could result in

serious damage to the vehicle and/or

personal injury.

Steps for determining the correct load

limit:

Locate the statement "The combined

weight of occupants and cargo

should never exceed XXX kg or XXX

lb." on your vehicle’s placard.

Determine the combined weight of

the driver and passengers that will

be riding in your vehicle.

Subtract the combined weight of the

driver and passengers from XXX kg

or XXX lb.

The resulting figure equals the

available amount of cargo and

luggage load capacity. For example,

if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lb.

and there will be five 150 lb.

passengers in your vehicle, the

amount of available cargo and

luggage load capacity is 650 lb.

(1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lb.)

Determine the combined weight of

luggage and cargo being loaded on

the vehicle. That weight may not

safely exceed the available cargo

and luggage load capacity calculated

in Step 4.

If your vehicle will be towing a trailer,

load from your trailer will be

transferred to your vehicle. Consult

this manual to determine how this

reduces the available cargo and

luggage load capacity of your

vehicle.

The following gives you a few examples

on how to calculate the available amount

of cargo and luggage load capacity:

*Suppose your vehicle has a 1400-pound

(635-kilogram) cargo and luggage

capacity. You decide to go golfing. Is

there enough load capacity to carry you,

four of your friends and all the golf bags?

You and four friends average 220

pounds (99 kilograms) each and the golf

bags weigh approximately 30 pounds

(13.5 kilograms) each. The calculation

would be: 1400 - (5 x 220) - (5 x 30) =

1400 - 1100 - 150 = 150 pounds. Yes, you

have enough load capacity in your

vehicle to transport four friends and your

golf bags. In metric units, the calculation

would be: 635 kilograms - (5 x 99

kilograms) - (5 x 13.5 kilograms) = 635 -

495 - 67.5 = 72.5 kilograms.

235

MKZ (), enUSA

Load Carrying